Danielle DeSiato

These are the best appliances we saw in the past year.

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We cooked turkeys three ways to see which was the favorite at our Thanksgiving table.

These are the best gadgets from the year.

Modern washer-dryer combos can genuinely dry clothes now, thanks to heat-pump tech and better sensors. They save space and skip the wet-load transfer, but can't run multiple loads at once and often take longer than separate machines. Whether one's worth it depends on your household size and priorities.

Two ovens sound better than one, but here's what you actually give up.

A range hood does more than clear cooking odors—it helps remove smoke, grease, and airborne particles that build up while cooking, regardless of whether you use gas, electric, or induction. This guide breaks down how range hoods work, the difference between vented and recirculating systems, how to think about CFM ratings, and which hood style fits different kitchen layouts.

A 30-inch range fits most kitchens, budgets, and installations with ease. A 36-inch range offers more burners and cooking space, but costs more and may need extra ventilation. The right choice comes down to how you actually cook, not just how much room you have.